SAP SMD_FLDGRP_CHECK Function Module for Check existence of folder group

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SMD_FLDGRP_CHECK is a standard smd fldgrp check SAP function module available within SAP R/3 or S/4 Hana systems, depending on your version and release level. It is used for Check existence of folder group processing and below is the pattern details for this FM, showing its interface including any import and export parameters, exceptions etc. there is also a full "cut and paste" ABAP pattern code example, along with implementation ABAP coding, documentation and contribution comments specific to this or related objects.

See here to view full function module documentation and code listing for smd fldgrp check FM, simply by entering the name SMD_FLDGRP_CHECK into the relevant SAP transaction such as SE37 or SE38.

Function Group: SMD_MISC
Program Name: SAPLSMD_MISC
Main Program: SAPLSMD_MISC
Appliation area:
Release date: N/A
Mode(Normal, Remote etc): Normal Function Module
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Function SMD_FLDGRP_CHECK pattern details

In-order to call this FM within your sap programs, simply using the below ABAP pattern details to trigger the function call...or see the full ABAP code listing at the end of this article. You can simply cut and paste this code into your ABAP progrom as it is, including variable declarations.

CALL FUNCTION 'SMD_FLDGRP_CHECK'"Check existence of folder group
  EXPORTING
*  I_AREA = 'SMD' "document area
   I_FLDGRP =  "Folder group to be checked

 IMPORTING
   E_FLDGRP_EXISTS =  "Flag for existence check

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IMPORTING Parameters details for SMD_FLDGRP_CHECK

I_AREA - document area

Data type: SDOK_DOCSP
Default: 'SMD'
Optional: Yes
Call by Reference: Yes

I_FLDGRP - Folder group to be checked

Data type: SMDTYP_SEARCHTERM
Optional: No
Call by Reference: Yes

EXPORTING Parameters details for SMD_FLDGRP_CHECK

E_FLDGRP_EXISTS - Flag for existence check

Data type: CHAR1
Optional: No
Call by Reference: Yes

Copy and paste ABAP code example for SMD_FLDGRP_CHECK Function Module

The ABAP code below is a full code listing to execute function module POPUP_TO_CONFIRM including all data declarations. The code uses the original data declarations rather than the latest in-line data DECLARATION SYNTAX but I have included an ABAP code snippet at the end to show how declarations would look using the newer method of declaring data variables on the fly. This will allow you to compare and fully understand the new inline method. Please note some of the newer syntax such as the @DATA is not available until a later 4.70 service pack (SP8), which i why i have stuck to the origianl for this example.

ABAP code using 7.40 inline data declarations to call FM SMD_FLDGRP_CHECK

The below ABAP code uses the newer in-line data declarations. This allows you to see the coding differences/benefits of the later inline syntax. Please note some of the newer syntax below, such as the @DATA is not available until 4.70 EHP 8.

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